Overall, the Chicago Cubs selected 50 players, 26 pitchers (21 righthanders and five left-handers), 10 infielders, 11 outfielders and three catchers. The Cubs drafted 29 college players and 21 high school players during the 2011 MLB Draft. Here is a look at Chicago ’s 50 selections from the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. … [Read more...] about Synopsis of Chicago Cubs 2011 MLB Draft Class
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2011 Chicago Baseball as Horribly Atrocious as 2011 Chicago Weather
Any time anyone from my hometown talks about how Chicago is the greatest city in the world, the first dissenting retort you’ll hear is “but what about those long, harsh, brutal winters?” Fair point, especially since we’ve had a whooping three days of 70+ degrees in 2011. (’09 had 11 by this point, last year had 14, the average is ten), and even though it’s Cinco de Mayo, … [Read more...] about 2011 Chicago Baseball as Horribly Atrocious as 2011 Chicago Weather
Cubs List, Announce 21 Non-Roster MLB Spring Training Invites
The Chicago Cubs have invited 21 non-roster players to major league spring training, which begins Sunday, February 13 when pitchers and catchers are invited to report in Mesa , Ariz. Their first workout will take place on Monday, February 14. Position players report to camp Friday, February 18 with the team’s first full workout Saturday, February 19. Today, the Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs List, Announce 21 Non-Roster MLB Spring Training Invites